Bob Sanders had a wheely-great time as he rode his bike across the country. Read full article here: 85-year-old man becomes oldest to bike across America, travels 3,000 miles in 44 days Congratulations Bob! – I (BigAddison), had the great pleasure of hosting Bob’s stay in Columbus, NM as he passed through on course for …
My best advice for biking the miles of trails in and around Columbus, New Mexico is: “If the stick is moving, IT’S NOT A STICK!” editors note: Best viewed in landscape on phones. Although our Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) Start/Finish Line brings 100’s of bike-packers through our village throughout the Spring, Summer and …
written by BigAddison The first sign of life I enter in the Captain’s log this morning is doing the moon walk as the dawning sun breaks across the South POL of the Luna County NM surface. Riding a bike on the grounds of Luna surfaces can be extreme and challenging. My exploration always starts …
Starting July 1, New Mexico resident veterans will be eligible for a lifetime pass granting free day-use and camping access to all New Mexico State Parks, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this year. Read full article here: New Mexico veterans to receive lifetime access to State Parks starting …
🚴♀️ **An Historic Moment for Columbus, NM!** 🚴♂️ Cover photo courtesy of: Adventures of Lee & Leslie Today, the Village of Columbus proudly hosted the Dedication Ceremony for the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route Monument! This beautiful monument marks Columbus as the official southern terminus of the legendary 2,700+ mile Great Divide route — stretching …
What? You never heard Tiny Tim’s song “Tiptoes Through The Tumbleweeds”? Me neither, but our new friend Martijn from Holland learned pretty fast to keep his eyes open along New Mexico’s stretch of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Fortunately for Martijn, his first encounter with a snake didn’t have a rattle! Martijn is Dutch, …
Can A New Marriage Start with a Great Divide? In this case, our newlyweds have come together to conquer it right out of the gate. My greatest pleasure in hosting my bed & breakfast is the people I meet and the stories we share. Today came Josh and Maureen to the the Getaway. Just married …
The Adventures of Lee and Leslie – Co-starring Ron! Pt 1 by BigAddison Hey Bikepackers are you ready for a new start? How about a new finish? How about a brand spanking new GDMBR boundary marker at the southern terminus in Columbus, New Mexico? Well, that’s where this story starts. For some 40 years our …
June 10, 2025 – 10:00 AM Join us at the border for the dedication ceremony! Exciting News from the Village of Columbus, NM! We’re proud to share our new monument has been placed right at the U.S.–Mexico border, dedicated to the incredible cyclists of the Continental Divide Trail and the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route …
Gus Steadman’s post on Facebook’s Great Divide Mountain Bike Route – Trail Info & Rider Stories points out the entire New Mexico Border is now owned and enforced by the U.S. Military. Gus wrote the following warning: “Be careful on this year’s ride. Antelope Wells is now part of a restricted military installation. The administration …
